Chinese Moon Festival 2011

The Chinese Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is right around the corner, which means Moon Cake is coming soon to a store/bakery near you! The indispensable delicacy is traditionally eaten and offered between friends and on family gatherings while celebrating the festival; trust me, they are very addicting. Moon Cake can be purchased in most Asian Markets, but tend to sell out quick. A great Chinese bakery to get Moon Cake is at Keefer Court, which is located at the intersection of Cedar and Riverside Ave in Minneapolis (On the West Bank of the U of M campus). Make sure you get them while they're still available!

The Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calender, which is usually around late September. It is a date that parallels the autumnal equinox of the solar calendar, when the moon is supposedly at its fullest and roundest; celebrated by people in the Chinese influenced. This festival dates back over 3,000 years to moon worship in China's Shang Dynasty. It is also celebrated by the Vietnamese, Koreans, and Japanese in different forms. This year it will be celebrated on September 12th; make sure you mark the date and stock up on Moon Cake!



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Mei Wei Chinese Restaurant in Farmington, MN

If you are craving good, fresh, and quick Chinese food, check out Mei Wei Chinese Restaurant in Farmington, MN, located right off of Pilot Knob. Aside from their well priced, great tasting lunch and dinner specials, they have also been nominated to the 100 best Chinese restaurants in America. Recommendations: Sesame Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, and Fried Rice. If you're passing by or live in the Farmington/Lakeville/Rosemount area, I'd definitely check them out! To view their full menu, click on the Mei Wei link in my "Twin Cities Chinese Restaurants" area.



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Inventions from Ancient China ~ Gunpowder

Great video on Inventions from China:

Hey Hey Top 20 Songs so Far!

Just bumped into this post on the YOUTUBULAR!! - Top 20 Chinese songs so far...

Chinese Restaurant in Burnsville, MN

If you're looking for great tasting, fresh, gourmet style Chinese food, look no further, check out the Chinese Gourmet Restaurant in Burnsville, located right off of 35W and Burnsville Parkway. This family owned restaurant has huge portions at outstanding prices; offering Mandarin, Szechuan, and Cantonese style cooking. Dine in or take out, catering also available. For more information, check out their website in my "Twin Cities Chinese Restaurants" area. Great Chinese food guaranteed!!



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Made in China

Here's an interesting fact I just read, only 2.7% of US personal spend in 2010 was from goods made in China. Surprised? US actually spent about 88.5% on goods made here. The majority of goods we buy here in the US, but made in China, include cars, furniture and household equipment.

So, if you're among the many Americans thinking goods made in China were among the major contributor to our massive U.S debt, guess again!



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Twin Cities Chinese Pop Culture

If you're looking for the best Chinese Restaurants in the Twin Cities, upcoming Chinese Events in and around the Twin Cities, even GREAT Home Chinese Recipes you've come to the right blog. And, if you're looking for other Twin Cities Chinese Pop Culture, you've come to the right spot. Come back every week for something new popping up Chinese-style in the Twin Cities!




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